Gender and Remittances Across the Mekong Subregion
Issued Date
2022-08-01
Resource Type
ISSN
16866541
eISSN
26976056
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85137217983
Journal Title
Journal of Mekong Societies
Volume
18
Issue
2
Start Page
1
End Page
26
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of Mekong Societies Vol.18 No.2 (2022) , 1-26
Suggested Citation
Jampaklay A. Gender and Remittances Across the Mekong Subregion. Journal of Mekong Societies Vol.18 No.2 (2022) , 1-26. 26. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/83435
Title
Gender and Remittances Across the Mekong Subregion
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Abstract
This paper draws upon qualitative data collected in 2016 to evaluate the influence of gender upon decision-making processes regarding migration and the utilization of remittances within the context of the Mekong subregion. The study analyzes the perspectives of migrant family members from their country of origin (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar) and their destination country (Thailand). By illustrating the underlying reasons and motivations on migration, and sending/receiving/utilizing remittances, the findings provide insights on the role of gender in the decision making process for migrants and their families.